The future of our traditional music, singing and dance is always in the hands of the 'Aos Óg', the young generation. The Aos Óg Concert has always been a key event in the Fleadh Nua, which takes place in Ennis each year. This year, the concert will feature some of the best young traditional musicians, singers and dancers from Co. Clare and beyond.
The Máirtín O’Connor Band is a musical partnership of accordionist Máirtín O’Connor, fiddler and banjo player Cathal Hayden and guitarist and singer Séamie O’Dowd. Anchored by Galway man O’Connor’s dazzling button accordion, the astounding skill and virtuosity of all three musicians,will guarantee a vigorous and pulsating performance.
Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh is a singer and multi-instrumentalist who has made many recordings, as a solo performer and with the band Danú. Muireann has also recorded an exquisite album with Scottish singer, Julie Fowlis, exploring the music and singing traditions of the two Gaelic communities. Liam Flanagan (North Cregg & Danú) on fiddle and guitarist Donal Clancy (Danú & Solas) will join Muireann for a beautiful mix of songs and music.
Mick & Michelle Mulcahy from Abbeyfeale, Co. Limerick, have been entertaining audiences for many years, and with Michelle’s Louise, have released many albums.
Presented by glór and Clare Arts Office in association with Bealtaine.
The iconic Delia Murphy lives on through her songs, still played on Irish radio today and reissued on CDs. She continues to be cherished by all those who loved her singing and remember her from the innumerable occasions she graced the airwaves of Radio Éireann with her popular songs. She is not forgotten for her many recordings heard on gramophone and in dance halls throughout Ireland and the wonderful concerts she sang in, both at home and abroad.
Gerry Anderson will give an entertaining talk bringing you through Delia’s life and times. Márín O’Donovan adds a special dimension to the programme by singing some of Delia’s favourites, and Carmen Cullen, niece of Delia, adds some family reminiscences.
An opportunity to try your hand at circus Skills, aerial, acrobatics, clowning and performance with these exciting workshops by Sorcaluba Circus.
Monday 2nd July: Aerial Workshop
Tuesday 3rd July: Acrobatic Workshop
Wednesday 4th July: Clowning & performance Workshop,
Thur 5th & Fri 6th July: Circus skills Workshop
Workshops are suitable for those aged 8 and over and are 60 minutes in duration.
Presented as part of Ennis Street Festival.
Suitable for ages 8 to 12 years.
Presented as part of the Ennis Street Festival.
Suitable for ages 8 to 14 years.
As part of the Ennis Street Festival
As part of Ennis Street Festival.
Suitable for ages 8 years +
Each workshop is 2 hours in duration.
As part of Ennis Street Festival
Suitable for ages 8+
As part of the Ennis Street Festival.
Suitable for ages 15+